{"id":647,"date":"2019-02-25T16:35:37","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/?p=647"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:50:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T10:50:37","slug":"your-guide-to-pediatric-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/your-guide-to-pediatric-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide To Pediatric Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pediatric dentist has additional training beyond regular dental school so they are better equipped to handle the development and care of children\u2019s teeth.<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Your<\/p>\n

A child\u2019s teeth go through different stages of development: their first set of teeth grown in, then they fall out, and then their new set grows in. A pediatric dentist is trained to handle all these different stages of development as well as educate kids through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Unique About Kids Dental Visits?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on the age of the child, what occurs at a dental visit may vary. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a child should make their first dentist visit by their first birthday. This visit will focus on making sure your child\u2019s teeth are not at risk of cavities and the dentist will be able to provide information on proper care for your child\u2019s teeth as they grow in. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are also a number of unique dental issues that occur in a child between the ages of one to three. \u00a0Some of these include teething and early baby teeth development. As a result of these age-specific problems, a dentist with the proper experience in these areas should be used. \u00a0A regular dentist may not have as much knowledge about the early stages of a child\u2019s teeth development as a pediatric dentist does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Around the age of 4 or 5, all of your child\u2019s baby teeth should be in, and the visits will start to focus on making sure their teeth are healthy and clean. Also, it is very important that each child learns the proper techniques for oral care such as brushing and flossing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting around 6 years old to the age of 12, your child\u2019s baby teeth should begin falling out and their permanent teeth will begin to grow in. During this visit ,it will be important to see that the permanent teeth are growing in properly and that there are no complications. Once all the teeth are fully grown in regular visits will be general check ups to make sure no cavities are forming and that your child\u2019s teeth are nice and healthy!<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Fun Facts About Pediatric Specialist<\/span><\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Extra School<\/b> – Pediatric dental specialists go to school for an extra 2-3 years after regular dental school! They train specifically to treat children\u2019s teeth at different stages of their development and learn about working with children with special needs. <\/span>Dr. Payam<\/span><\/a> (the BEST pediatric dentist specialist stafford) earned his Doctor in Dental Surgery in 2000 and completed his two-year Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Certificate Program at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in 2011.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Only Children!<\/b> – Pediatric dental specialists <\/span>treat kids and only kids<\/span><\/a>! They are experts in treating children from birth to adolescence. You may be wondering why babies would need dental care but in fact <\/span>the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that every child has their first dental visit by their first birthday.<\/span><\/a> This is a sensitive age for children so it\u2019s important to bring them to someone who knows exactly how to care for them \u2014 a pediatric dental specialist!<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Wide Range of Treatments<\/b> – Pediatric dental specialists do more than just well visit checks. Here\u2019s just a few of the things they do on a regular basis:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n